North Korea fires multiple missiles off east coast amid new air-defence test
South Korean officials reported that North Korea fired unidentified projectiles toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday.
Fourth launch in one month
Seoul confirmed this event marks the fourth weapons launch from Pyongyang within the past month. State media KCNA stated that a sub-unit of the long-range strategic cruise missile unit conducted a drill on Wednesday.
New air-defence system tested
North Korean state media reported a test of a newly designed air-defence missile system with new materials. The report claimed the system confirmed its ability to identify and track targets using multiple guidance modes.
Cruise missile drill details
A sub-unit struck a virtual airport target during the cruise missile strike drill mentioned by KCNA. South Korean officials noted early detection data suggested the fired missiles could have been several different types.
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Business Recorder
North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward sea off its east coast, Seoul
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Dawn
North Korea says it tested air-defence missile, staged cruise missile drill
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